seeing the port

[Victoria Mora 40]

Hi everyone,

I could feel my port the day after surgery. Now 13 days latter i can see a huge lump the size of a large golf ball.

Is this normal for some ?

[gowalking 10,790]

It took more than 100 lbs off of me to see the port they way you do now. I actually just had it revised a couple of weeks ago to a lower profile and the surgeon tucked it under the muscle so it wouldn't be seen.

I would check with your surgeon just to make sure it's not too close to the surface. If it's that noticeable now, I wonder what it will look like after a significant weight loss.

Good luck...keep us posted.

[Victoria Mora 40]

Thanks go walking, I will for sure. May help others with he has to say about it.

[Victoria Mora 40]

I went to see my surgeon for the 1st review today. I asked him about the lump so visible due to the port. He said I am still swollen and once the swelling goes down so will my port.

I lost 10.8 which is about 24 pounds since pre op. He is happy and so am I , Very happy!!.

I did tell him I had started solids and he was worried with that saying it could be to soon but to be careful.

He said he didn't ant me to worry though and that the band isn't my enemy but something to help me get to my healthiest self. I have already felt its benefits, It been over a week now that I haven't had any knee and thigh pain.

I returned to woe and my co workers asked me what I have had done while away, they said the change in my looks was so obvious and that I looked 10 years younger!! What a compliment!

ATM my band is my best friend it has helped me get healthier and feel good about myself bought up my self esteem. I am so glad I didn't listen to me fears pre op and went ahead and got it done. So far its one of the best things I have done for myself.